What Will Happen to the Remaining Herd?


The Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act directive is that the herds “be managed as self-sustaining populations of healthy animals.” To be viable a herd of wild horses must have no fewer than 150-200 animals of breeding age. Per Forest Service documents, the Heber herd population has remained stable at approximately 275 horses since 2005. That includes horses too young to breed, too old to breed, and non-breeding bachelor stallions in and around the Heber Wild Horse Territory. However, due to recent shootings and thefts of Heber wild horses the population has declined. In order to remain viable it is cru- cial that all the horses remain in the Sitgreaves. Without a viable herd population the Heber wild horse herd will become extinct. Please join us in our fight to keep the Heber herd free and free roaming for future generations. When the public comment period opens, they need you to be their voice.


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